'Big Bang' Tech Deployments Fade Amid Optimization Focus
CFO Dive, Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
'Instead of 24- or 36-month projects, we're talking six- to eight-week cycles, Grant Thornton's Tony Dinola said.
Nearly seven out of 10 business leaders rank resource optimization as the top priority for their technology investments this year, according to Grant Thornton research.
The study shows that as technology spending rises, companies are learning lessons on how to optimize their investment returns, according to a report on the findings.
'The old playbook of big bang deployments is fading fast,' the report said. 'Leaders are adopting more iterative approaches that allow them to adapt quickly and drive higher margins over time.'